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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention - Leading the effort to treat and prevent diabetes in American Indians and Alaska Natives


Partnering With AADE To Offer A Unique Training Opportunity

The IHS Division of Diabetes (DDTP) is partnering with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) to offer AADE training for IHS, Tribal and Urban (I/T/U) Indian program employees who:

  • are currently working with people with diabetes or at risk for diabetes, and
  • seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management education (DSME).

This partnership includes the following training programs:

Offered for Individuals:

  • Online Courses:
    • ABCs of Diabetes Education
    • Facilitating Behavior Change
  • Core Concepts® Course – Not currently available through the partnership program.
  • Recorded Webinars – 24/7 learning programs
  • Fundamentals of Diabetes Care – Free online course for licensed practical nurses (LPNs), Community Health Representatives (CHRs) and medical assistants (CE credits are not available)

    CHRs who wish to register, click here.

Offered for Individuals and Groups:

  • AADE Webinars – 90-minute live programs

Note: Applicants should read the information on cancellation fees associated with the individual offerings.

How To Apply provides details about the trainings offered through this partnership including:

  • Eligibility criteria
  • Course descriptions
  • Training goals
  • Intended audiences

Continuing Education (CE) from AADE Exit Disclaimer – You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov is provided for most of these trainings. To receive CE credits, post-course tests or evaluations need to be submitted to AADE upon completion of the entire training. Also, the Division of Diabetes will send you a post-six month evaluation to complete.

The courses offer a chance to raise awareness of the needs of specific patient groups, such as women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and youth at risk for type 2 diabetes. The training programs present information about clinical measures for assessing diabetes and risk factors for diabetes, or discuss wide-ranging topics. Show details icon Show details

 

 

people at a conference

"This is a limited opportunity on a first-come, first-serve basis for IHS, Tribal and Urban (I/T/U) Indian program employees who meet the prerequisites!"

Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention | Phone: (505) 248-4182 | Fax: (505) 248-4188 | diabetesprogram@ihs.gov